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December 15, 2025 01:11 E-Paper E-Magazine

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Global gold exchange models offer roadmap for Vietnamese market

Lessons from leading gold exchanges in vibrant precious metals markets such as Singapore, Shanghai, and Thailand could provide useful direction for Vietnam.

How smart infrastructure and digitalisation power the systemic transition

As COP30 in Brazil underscored the urgency of climate action, Dr. Thai-Lai Pham, CEO of Siemens ASEAN and Vietnam, shares how smart infrastructure and digitalisation are driving systemic change.

Kim Long deal marks turning point for Vietnam’s auto industry

Vietnam’s auto sector is gaining fresh momentum, with new export deals and domestic engine production signalling a shift deeper into the global value chain.

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• National Assembly approves pilot mechanisms to accelerate major projects in Hanoi

  Hanoi is set to receive breakthrough decision-making powers, enabling the capital city to apply special mechanisms for large, high-priority projects.

• Vietnam eases policy approval requirements, simplifies foreign and outbound investments

  The amended Law on Investment introduces remarkable changes to investment procedures.

• Unpacking new momentum in Vietnam’s M&A market

  Participants at the Vietnam Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Forum 2025 delved into the new momentum driving Vietnam's M&A landscape.

Foreign fruits flood Vietnamese market

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports reach $7.8 billion in first 11 months

Vietnam shapes next-generation carbon market

PM urges Ho Chi Minh City to innovate and remain Vietnam’s economic locomotive

Legal framework completed for national digital transformation

The NA adopted the Law on Digital Transformation on December 11, contributing to the completion of the legal framework to accelerate the move.

Promoting digital assets initiative in Vietnam

A digital asset initiative has been launched with the participation of MEXC, aiming to enhance safety, compliance, and a transparent digital asset ecosystem.

Legislation gives government flexibility for loan guarantees

A new draft law allows the debt ceiling to rise above annual GDP growth and widens access to official development assistance and concessional financing

Corporate

CEO Talk Biz Link PR Newswire Media OutReach Newswire Corporate December 13, 2025 | 22:03

Vietjet wins gold ESG transport sustainability award in Taiwan (China)

Vietjet has been honoured with the Gold Award at the 2025 ESG Transport Sustainability Awards in Taiwan (China) on December 12, marking a significant milestone as the airline celebrates 11 years since its inaugural service to the market. Corporate December 13, 2025 | 21:55

Legal framework completed for national digital transformation

The NA adopted the Law on Digital Transformation on December 11, contributing to the completion of the legal framework to accelerate the move. CEO Talk December 11, 2025 | 18:19

The next leap in Cloud AI

Oliver Klein, chief technologist at AWS, shares with VIR's Bich Thuy his perspective on the shift from traditional AI to agent-based architectures. Biz Link December 11, 2025 | 17:39

Chi Communications joins SEA CAN alliance

Chi Communications has become the sole representative of Vietnam to join the Southeast Asia Communications Agencies Network (SEA CAN).

Investing

M&A Outbound Investment Investing in Haiphong Investing December 12, 2025 | 16:05

MoF workshop highlights mounting concerns over ODA on-lending costs

An MoF workshop has brought renewed attention to rising on-lending hurdles. Investing December 12, 2025 | 11:29

National Assembly approves pilot mechanisms to accelerate major projects in Hanoi

Hanoi is set to receive breakthrough decision-making powers, enabling the capital city to apply special mechanisms for large, high-priority projects. M&A December 12, 2025 | 12:00

Astris Finance named among outstanding M&A advisory firms at Vietnam M&A Forum

Astris Finance was recognised among the outstanding M&A advisory firms at the Vietnam M&A Forum on December 9. Outbound Investment December 09, 2025 | 13:45

Vingroup broadens Africa footprint with $28 million DRC move

Vingroup set to invest $28 million to establish a subsidiary in the DRC, targeting opportunities in real estate, electric vehicles and other sectors.

Your Consultant

KPMG PwC Indochine Counsel Vilasia KPMG December 08, 2025 | 10:05

Opportunities reshaped by disciplined capital aspects

Across Southeast Asia, dealmaking remained relatively subdued for much of 2025, as tighter financial conditions, valuation gaps, regulatory uncertainty and geopolitical risks tempered investor sentiment. M&A December 08, 2025 | 08:00

Fresh M&A cycle ahead as reforms begin to take effect

Dealmaking seems to be on the rise in the Vietnamese market. Prof. Dr. Andreas Stoffers of the FOM University and Quynh Nguyen, an M&A, IPO, and fundraising consultant from the Hoa Sen University, highlighted the significant developments aimed at attracting international transactions to Vietnam. KPMG December 08, 2025 | 10:05

Opportunities reshaped by disciplined capital aspects

Across Southeast Asia, dealmaking remained relatively subdued for much of 2025, as tighter financial conditions, valuation gaps, regulatory uncertainty and geopolitical risks tempered investor sentiment. PwC December 10, 2025 | 11:59

PwC 2025 Family Business Survey: navigating a new era of agility and purpose

PwC Vietnam has announced the launch of its 12th Family Business Survey, part of PwC’s global study that gathered insights from 1,325 family businesses. Indochine Counsel September 08, 2025 | 10:32

Safeguards essential for e-commerce data

The rapid growth of e-commerce has highlighted the urgent need for an appropriate legal framework, particularly in areas such as tax administration and personal data protection. Senior associate Thai Gia Han and junior associate Nguyen Trung Nghia from Indochine Counsel write about the new aspects of tax and personal data protection regulations for e-commerce in Vietnam.

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Opinion Chairman Pham Hong Diep

Shinec pioneers green, digital, and circular IPs in Vietnam

Yap Kwong Weng CEO of Vietnam SuperPort

Vietnam SuperPort: Exploring new terrain in green logistics